Human Trafficking 101 and 201 - Permian Basin

Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center - Permian Basin, Odessa, TX


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.50 hours), AAPA Category 1 CME Credit (1.50 hours), ACPE Contact Hours (1.50 hours), Anti-Human Trafficking (1.50 hours), APA CE Credit (1.50 hours), ASWB Ethics (1.50 hours), ASWB General credit hours (1.50 hours), BOC-AP (1.50 hours), CDR CPEUs (1.50 hours), CHW Certified CEUs (1.50 hours), General Attendance (1.50 hours), IACET CEU (1.50 hours), IPCE (1.50 hours), Medical Ethics (1.50 hours), Nursing Contact Hours (1.50 hours)

Human Trafficking 101 and 201 is an HHSC-approved Human Trafficking Prevention Training course designed for the interprofessional healthcare team. This activity provides foundational and applied education on human trafficking, including definitions, types of trafficking, vulnerable populations, risk factors, documentation considerations, data limitations, and key legislation. The course also addresses how human trafficking may present in healthcare settings and provides trauma-informed strategies for recognizing, responding to, and supporting individuals who may be at risk for or affected by trafficking. Healthcare professionals will review clinical indicators, behavioral signs, communication considerations, reporting referral pathways, and professional responsibilities when responding to suspected trafficking situations. This aligns with the 101 content on definitions, types of trafficking, vulnerable populations, documentation, data limitations, and legislation, and the 201 content on recognizing and responding to human trafficking in healthcare settings.

1. Define human trafficking in terms that could affect healthcare.
2. Recognize the two main types of human trafficking.
3. Differentiate between human trafficking and human smuggling.
4. Discuss risk factors for being trafficked.
5. Identify vulnerable populations and risk factors.
6. Discuss the importance of appropriate documentation of human trafficking.
7. Discuss limitations of human trafficking data.
8. List key legislation impacting human trafficking.
9. Define human trafficking and recognize how victims may come into contact with healthcare professionals.
10. Learn to identify potential human trafficking victims in a clinical setting.
11. Identify promising practices for assisting a patient who may be a potential trafficking victim.
12. Apply an interprofessional, traumainformed approach to recognize, document, communicate, and coordinate appropriate referral or response for patients who may be at risk for or affected by human trafficking.

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and AHEC of the Plains. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Cancellation Policy

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred, such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, facilities, and educational activities are accessible to individuals with disabilities in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended.
If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in an activity, including assistance with accessibility or dietary needs, please contact the OPDACE Conference Coordinator or program staff prior to the event so appropriate arrangements can be made.

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Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center adheres to the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, and others, are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies within the past 24 months. TTUHSC reviews these relationships to determine whether they are relevant to the educational content. Any relevant financial relationships are mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity, and relevant financial relationships and their mitigation are disclosed to learners.

Wednesday, October 14, 2026